3D Puffy Foam for Machine Embroidery

Give your embroidery designs extra dimension with 3D Puffy Foam. Choose from 2mm, 3mm, and 4mm thicknesses in a variety of colors to help lettering, monograms, hats, apparel, bags, towels, and craft projects stand out from the fabric.

Quick Pick: Which Puffy Foam Thickness Do You Need?

Not sure whether to choose 2mm, 3mm, or 4mm Puffy Foam? Use this quick guide to help match the foam thickness to the look you want for your embroidery project.

Shop 3D Puffy Foam by Thickness

Each Puffy Foam sheet measures 12" x 18" and is available in select colors by thickness. For best results, choose a foam color that closely matches the thread color used in the raised portion of your embroidery design.

2mm

Subtle raised effect

2mm Puffy Foam

Best for: smaller lettering, lighter dimension, and embroidery projects where you want a raised look without too much height.

• 12" x 18" sheet
• Thickness: 2mm
• Available colors: White, Black, Red, Green, Royal Blue, Yellow
• Great for adding controlled dimension to embroidery designs

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3mm

Most versatile option

3mm Puffy Foam

Best for: everyday 3D embroidery, monograms, names, hats, bags, apparel, towels, and bold decorative stitching.

• 12" x 18" sheet
• Thickness: 3mm
• Available colors: White, Black, Tan, Red, Royal, Yellow, Orange, Light Gray
• A balanced choice for noticeable raised embroidery

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4mm

Boldest raised look

4mm Puffy Foam

Best for: larger lettering, statement embroidery, cap-style designs, bags, and projects where you want extra dimension.

• 12" x 18" sheet
• Thickness: 4mm
• Available colors: White, Black, Tan, Red, Royal, Yellow
• The thickest option for the most dramatic 3D effect

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What Is 3D Puffy Foam?

3D Puffy Foam is embroidery foam used to create a raised effect in machine embroidery designs. It is placed on top of the hooped project during the stitching process, allowing the stitches to perforate the foam and create extra height in selected areas of the design.

How to Use Puffy Foam for Machine Embroidery

Puffy Foam works best with embroidery designs that are digitized for foam. These designs are usually stitched so the needle perforates the foam and the excess can be peeled away after stitching.

1. Hoop your fabric with stabilizer. Start by hooping your fabric with the appropriate embroidery stabilizer for the project.
2. Stitch the background first. If the design includes flat stitching before the raised area, stitch that portion before adding foam.
3. Lay the Puffy Foam over the design area. Place the foam over the section that will become raised embroidery.
4. Finish stitching the design. The needle perforates the foam as the raised portion stitches out.
5. Peel away the excess foam. After stitching, gently remove the extra foam from around the embroidery.

3D Puffy Foam Color Guide

Colors vary by thickness. Use this guide to quickly compare the available color options before choosing the foam that works best for your project.

Tips for Better Puffy Foam Embroidery

• Use foam-friendly designs. Puffy Foam works best with embroidery designs created or digitized for a raised foam effect.
• Match foam to thread when possible. A close color match helps the finished embroidery look cleaner after the excess foam is removed.
• Choose the right thickness. Smaller details usually work better with less height, while larger letters and bold areas can handle thicker foam.
• Remove excess foam gently. After stitching, peel away the foam carefully so the raised embroidery stays clean and defined.

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Make Your Embroidery Designs Stand Out

Stock up on 3D Puffy Foam in the thicknesses and colors you use most so your next raised embroidery project is ready to stitch.